US Bridges

Fuqua ST WB over Hcfcd Unit A120-03-00

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.10 MI W of Beamer RD · Structure no. 121020B25897515

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,115
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fuqua ST WB over Hcfcd Unit A120-03-00 is a concrete slab carrying Fuqua ST WB over Hcfcd Unit A120-03-00 in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 8,115 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2031. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFuqua ST WB
CrossesHcfcd Unit A120-03-00
Location0.10 MI W of Beamer RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.61133, -95.23037
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,115 (2011)
Projected traffic2,400 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fuqua ST WB over Hcfcd Unit A120-03-00 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fuqua ST WB over Hcfcd Unit A120-03-00 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Fuqua ST WB over Hcfcd Unit A120-03-00 carry?

About 8,115 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Fuqua ST WB over Hcfcd Unit A120-03-00?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Fuqua ST WB over Hcfcd Unit A120-03-00?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.